Independent Cinema: Crash Course Film History

The video explores the evolution of cinema from classical Hollywood to global film movements. It highlights the rise of Italian neorealism and the French New Wave as reactions to Hollywood's formulaic style. The video also discusses the emergence of New Hollywood Cinema, which brought personal and innovative films to the forefront, and the eventual shift towards blockbuster films in the 1980s.

What was a key characteristic of Italian neorealism that set it apart from classical Hollywood cinema?

• High-budget productions

• Inclusion of non-actors and real locations

• Focus on fantasy themes

• Use of elaborate sets

Which film movement was initiated by young French critics dissatisfied with the mainstream film industry?

• Italian Neorealism

• French New Wave

• New Hollywood Cinema

• Third Cinema

What was a common theme in the films of the French New Wave?

• Use of high-budget special effects

• Focus on historical events

• Spontaneous and absurd plots

• Strict adherence to traditional storytelling

Which film is considered a watershed moment in American cinema for its unapologetic style?

• The Graduate

• Bonnie and Clyde

• Midnight Cowboy

• Easy Rider

Which of the following was a result of the 1948 antitrust lawsuit against major studios?

• Studios gained more control over theaters

• Studios had to give up their theater chains

• Studios were allowed to merge with television networks

• Studios were restricted to producing only independent films

What was a significant factor in the decline of New Hollywood Cinema?

• Decline in audience interest

• Lack of creative directors

• Increased budget pressures

• The rise of television

Which directors were known for creating the first summer blockbusters?

• Jean-Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut

• Roberto Rossellini and Vittorio de Sica

• Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola

• Steven Spielberg and George Lucas